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Thomas, Charles Lawrence
Thomas, Charles Lawrence
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrevet Major, Ohio National Guard
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command11th Ohio Cavalry, Company E
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Carried a message through a country infested with hostile Indians and saved the life of a comrade en route.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1865

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